writing ideas
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Now for the eighth instalment in my writing workshop series. I’ve covered the short story ending as well as the opening. I’ve guided you through dialogue and focused on the importance of taking time to do things properly. I’ve also given you a competitions refresher and some general advice on the art of the short…
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After a fabulous writing weekend away, which has inspired and motivated me, I hope to do the same for you. Here are some writing prompts for you: Laughter Cold The Future Last week saw a single writing prompt: Spring. Here are your super creations: Take a look at Steve Walsky‘s blog for four fantastic spring…
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I hope your new week has got off to a good start. Here’s a new writing challenge for you: Write a story or poem on any of the following themes: Hatred Valentine’s Day Chocolate Last week’s theme’s were as follows: Secrets Fame Music You produced some interesting pieces: Shaun Kellett‘s writing flows so well and…
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Here’s a new writing challenge for you, this fine Monday (well, drizzly Monday where I am. I hope it’s sunny where you are): Write a story or poem on any of the following themes: Secrets Fame Music Here are last week’s themes: Euphoria Heat Cake Here are your wonderful creations based on these writing prompts:…
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Is it really Monday again?! Here’s a new writing challenge for you: Write a story or poem on any of the following themes: Euphoria Heat Cake Last week’s themes were: Misery Sleep Gold You certainly sent in a variety of writing: Please visit Shaun Kellett‘s site to read his super piece on the writing prompts:…
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When I sent out an appeal for ideas for the theme of my next mini competition, little did I know that I’d have hundreds of responses. You certainly made my job of picking a winning theme difficult. So I then decided to choose three winning themes. Well, you came up with so many good themes…
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This week’s writing challenge is a day late thanks to entertaining and cooking for a houseful yesterday. It was a wonderful, noisy, fun day! I hope you all had a special Christmas with your loved ones. This week’s theme is, of course, New Year. You can write a story, poem, limerick…the choice is yours. Last…
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Last week’s Monday Motivations set you a Christmas theme. So, as the big day is almost upon us, I’ll stick with the seasonal theme. But, as I’m feeling generous, I’ll give you three new themes to choose from: The Gift Magic Snow I’d love to see what where your creative minds take you, so get…
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My market this week is for those of you who enjoy a good old ghost story. The Fiction Desk is accepting stories for its annual Ghost Story Competition. Here are the all important details for you: Prizes: 1st prize: £500 2nd prize: £250 3rd prize: £100 Entry fee: £8 Word limit: Between 1000 – 7000…
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Competition Time! Thank you to all of you who took part in the first of my mini-competitions. The results can be read here, if you missed them. I’m now looking at running my next mini-competition, but I’m not quite sure of the theme to set. So, that’s where you come in. What theme would you like to…
Esther Chilton 